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    Oban Bay Hotel

    2,032 reviews
    #12 of 13 Hotels in Oban
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    Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AE, Scotland
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    3.5 2,031 reviews
    • Excellent26%
    • Very good32%
    • Average23%
    • Poor11%
    • Terrible8%
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    Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AE Scotland See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Hot Tub
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    Room Service
    Suites
    Bar/Lounge
    3 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    1 night

    Stay here for one night. A couple of faults first. The room i was in on the 2nd floor was really warm. I switched off the heating when i arrived but through the night the heat was unbearable. I had to get up and open...More

    Date of stay: December 2018
    Thank David D
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Grubby

    Stayed here on the 13th of December 2018 staff were pleasant but that’s it. Rooms where smelly and during the night toilet starting leaking water all over fall. Bed was hard and other work partner room was really cold stains on carpets. Felt rushed during...More

    Date of stay: December 2018
    Thank Dreamer61030680792
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Hotel needs upgraded

    The only decent thing about this hotel is the staff and the breakfast. Hardly any plugs in the room so as far as I can see they need rewired! The hallway to the room had a strong smell of dampness. The room had dirt all...More

    Date of stay: November 2018
    Thank kencaz2009
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very Satisfying Short Break

    We came to Oban, one of our favourite locations, for a pre-Festive two-day break, having been seduced by the excellent value package offered by the Crerar Hotel group. The location on the esplanade and the views from the front just couldn't be better, and our...More

    Date of stay: December 2018
    Thank 676JimF
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Friendly and Tasty

    Rachel on reception was lovely and very welcoming when we arrived. We were tired and decided to order room service, the veggie lasagne was very tasty and the burger was fantastic ‘best ever’ according to hubby. We really enjoyed our short stay and felt very...More

    Date of stay: December 2018
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    Description
    Enjoying a prime position on the seafront, the Oban Bay Hotel & Spa has great views to Mull and Kerrera. For guests looking to relax and get away from it all, the hotel now offers an outdoor hot tub, spa …More treatments, along with a small sauna and steam room. In addition, Oban Bay Hotel has a comfortable bar and lounge area from which you can watch the world go by. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Hot Tub
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Sauna
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
    Hotel class
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    80
    Price range
    US$57 - US$273 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Oban Bay Hotel Oban
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    Oban Bay Hotel And Spa
    ,
    Oban Bay Hotel Scotland
    Location
    United Kingdom > Scotland > Argyll and Bute > Oban
    Hotel class
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms
    Number of rooms
    80
    Price range
    US$57 - US$273 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Oban Bay Hotel Oban
    ,
    Oban Bay Hotel And Spa
    ,
    Oban Bay Hotel Scotland
    Location
    United Kingdom > Scotland > Argyll and Bute > Oban
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    petsmar
    June 21, 2018|
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    Response from esavva | Reviewed this property |
    Oops just saw this question.... sorry, yes they do have facilities for tea/coffee.
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    junegalbraith
    January 28, 2018|
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    Response from migglyban | Reviewed this property |
    there were some stairs to get to the lift on the floor we were on but not sure if it you needed stairs for every room & there was no bath in our room but a small shower cubicle
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    LindaG4710
    October 8, 2017|
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    Response from Manager_ObanBay | Property representative |
    We operate a buffet breakfast for cereals, juice, fruit, ham and cheese. Cooked to order items for hot food including tea and coffee.
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    Room Tips
    "Ask for a harbour view!"
    676JimF
    1 week ago
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    "Basic room Bedrooms could do with a updating especially windows, which were bad with black mildew standard..."
    mmaclean9
    Nov. 7, 2018
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    "If you have to stay here, get a room in the front."
    StanleyJ182
    Oct. 28, 2018
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    "Great view from front facing rooms but access is via steep staircase."
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    Oct. 12, 2018
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